I do like XRP( Ripple ). They wan't to use it for bank to bank fast and cheap transactions, this is why I HODL XRP also. XLM Stellar is a twist of this ( one of the same creators as XRP) and there goal is person to person cheap fast transactions. I think both will do well, I hope that it pumps as well! :)
Bittrex IS a very user friendly exchange.... my steem go to! :)